(Corrects name of meteorological organisation sent to the
scene, removes erroneous reference to IAEA, paragraph 5)

* At least 12 firefighters among 50 killed

* Warehouse stored toxic chemicals and gas

* Many foreign firms sustain largely minor damage to
facilities

* Blasts hit iron ore deliveries, tanker operations

* President says those responsible to be "severely handled"

By Sui-Lee Wee and Adam Rose

TIANJIN, China, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Investigators searched
for clues on Friday to identify what caused two huge explosions
at a warehouse used to store toxic chemicals and gas at a busy
port in northeast China, as foreign and local companies assessed
the damage to their operations.

The blasts in the city of Tianjin on Wednesday night killed
at least 50 people, including a dozen fire fighters, state media
said. About 700 people were injured, 71 seriously.
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